Wednesday, October 4, 2023
This activity is intended for primary care clinicians and all physicians who are in the position of caregiver to a loved one with medical illness.
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CME Released: 1/28/2011
Valid for credit through: 1/28/2012, 11:59 PM EST
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This case study is one in a series with commentaries by the American College of Physician's Ethics, Professionalism and Human Rights Committee and the Center for Ethics and Professionalism. The series uses hypothetical examples to elaborate on controversial or subtle aspects of issues not addressed in detail in the College's Ethics Manual, the Physician's Charter on professionalism, or other College position statements. The fifth edition of the ACP's Ethics Manual, the Physician's Charter, and additional College policies on ethics, professionalism, and human rights issues are available at http://www.acponline.org/ethics/ethics_man.htm or by contacting the Center for Ethics and Professionalism at 215/351-2839.
